‘Love God; And Love Each Other.’ – Jesus |
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Thank you for joining us online and connecting with us.
God’s dream for the world is that we live in just peace and tender harmony, fostering a global community in which each members’ rights and responsibilities are affirmed and fulfilled. This community is marked by ‘love,’ in thought, word, and deed. For Christians, there’s nothing esoteric about this ‘love’ – it is visible, tangible, measureable – which means, for the Church, it’s also something we can, and do, practice together.
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Have you ever wondered why we bless pets and animals on Saint Francis Day? Until preparing this material, I wondered but did not know why. I was so excited to meet and bless all of your pets that I didn’t do any research until this year. A little of what I learned is enclosed along with a blessing and prayers for you and your animals.
The animals in our lives, whether pets or those we see in our neighborhoods, remind us that God’s creation is big and beautiful. We can ask God’s blessing on our pets or animals at any time, but the Feast of Saint Francis, which falls on October 4, is a special opportunity to do so.
If you don’t have a pet, consider the animals you see out your window: goldfinches, chipmunks, spiders or squirrels. Or consider sharing these prayers with your neighbors in creative ways like sidewalk chalk, window art or however you are inspired.
I am missing blessing your pets and know that others are missing gathering too. I am also noticing an excitement to bless my chiwussel, Rufus, within my neighborhood. This year, I'd like to share photos of Saint Mark’s pets and/or what you did for Saint Francis Day. Email all photos you’d like share to me by end of today, October 5, and I will post them on our social media for other Saint Mark’s members to see. By emailing me, you give me permission to share the photos on Saint Mark’s social media and webpage. I will not use names unless instructed to.
My prayers and love are with all of you this Saint Francis Day.
Peace, Anna V. Ostenso Moore
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Episcopal 101
Are you interested in learning about the Episcopal Church? Are you new to Saint Mark's? Are you interested in becoming a member? If so, then mark your calendar for the 3-part Episcopal 101 series.
On Mondays 10.5, 10.12 and 10.19 we will begin at 6:15 for fellowship and program itself will be from 6:30-7:30 pm.
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Resources to
Deepen Your Faith
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Learn
Fall Adult Formation on Wednesdays
The Episcopal Church is a Jesus movement. We don’t exist just for the benefit of our members but for everyone. We work for the rule of God that Jesus preached: a time of justice, peace, generosity, and wholeness. As God’s people we are called to make that rule present. But what does that mean for us as individuals and as a community? In the first fall forum sessions we will first explore these questions:
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October 7, Rev. Katie Ernst will lead the conversation: “How does the Rule of God impact a place—a community, be it local or global.” Colossians 1:13-20.
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October 14, Rev. Cody Maynus will lead the conversation: “What are the practices that shape individuals and communities in a Jesus movement?” How do individuals and communities follow Jesus as Lord? James 2:1-13.
Gospel Based Discipleship
Monday at 12:15 pm
Join Saint Mark's clergy and explore the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday using Gospel Based Discipleship. Register here to receive your Zoom link, you will only need to register once, the link will work every week.
Youth Group and Godly Play started Sunday, September 13th.
Daily Practice
Daily practices for prayer, meditation, silence are one part of a balanced Rule of Life. The phrase Rule of Life comes from Saint Benedict, referring to the set of 73 directions for a monastic life written in the sixth century. This Rule of Saint Benedict is a series of insights into the art of living, with a rhythmic daily pattern of work, study, community and prayer.
Read more and discover new practices on our web site here.
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Worship
Holy Eucharist
Sunday at 10:30 am
Choral Evensong
Sunday at 5 pm
Compline
Tuesday & Thursday at 8 pm
Join with fellow Saint Markans to end the day with one of the oldest liturgies in our prayer book. Register here to receive your Zoom link, you will only need to register once, the link will work every week.
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Pilgrimage in the Cathedral
An opportunity for a Personal Pilgrimage, happening each week.
Tuesdays, 12:30 -3:30 pm
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Cathedral will be open limited hours for personal pilgrimages; for prayer, study, and self guided tours. All entry and exit will be through the Narthex doors. More info here.
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News from the Cathedral Book Shop
The Cathedral Book Shop is excited to announce the publication of Bishop Curry’s new book, Love is the Way.
Publication date was September 22nd. It is hardcover and retails for $27. We are currently taking orders for the book, please call us at 612.400.1210 or 612.870.7800 or email us at [email protected].
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If you are recently retired or thinking about retiring, and would like to meet others in the Saint Mark’s community, sign up to get included in SAAGES events and emails.
We offer a variety of ways to be engaged in our community, both inside and outside of Saint Mark’s. We are scheduling field trip outings, social evening times, and many ways to support our larger community. Please join us when you can!
If you would like more information about SAAGES and to get added to our email list please contact [email protected]
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Fall Fellowship aka Coffee Hour
Second Sundays, following worship
10.11, 11.8
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We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on the second Sunday of the month. Fellow members and various Council leaders will be present as we greet one another, share celebrations, hear news of the Cathedral, and just have fun together, virtually!
Our time together will begin at 11:45 am or shortly after worship and last for about 30 minutes.
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Saint Mark's Music Series
Saturday October 10, 7:30pm
In Recital: Andrew Kane
Baritone Andrew Kane presents a varied program with Raymond Johnston (piano). The recital will include songs by Gerald Finzi and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
You will find the livestreamed performance here.
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Share the Good News!
How do you tell people about what a great community Saint Mark's is? It could be as easy as wearing your mask!
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If you do not receive your mask in the mail or need an extra let us know here. And a tip; each mask has a set of loop adjusters in the bag. Use a small wire or paper clip to pull the ear loop through to tighten the ear loops to fit.
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Special needs The Ebba family, David Karges, Ken Lakeman, Genevera Koonce, Bob Lesch, Nikki Matt, Ann and Warren Maas, Philip Park, Ed and Judy Sears, Libby Smith
Departed Jeneva Ebba, Van Lawrence
Ongoing prayers Bob Collier, Connie Donnelly, Richard Evans, George Ewing, Betty Hamman, Anneke and Paul Jessup, Marilyn and Bill Nelson, Joanna Page, Irene Sahyun, Lois Schorle
Thanksgivings For our friends and neighbors at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church, Temple Israel, the First Unitarian Society, and the World Mission Prayer League,
For the Offerings of Gospel Based Discipleship, Evensong, Compline, and Pilgrimage, as we learn to study, pray, and be of service to others,
For your ongoing support of the Dignity Center and Circle of the Beloved,
From the Book of Common Prayer
For the Harvest of Lands and Waters, p. 828,
O gracious Father, who openest thine hand and fillest all things living with plenteousness: Bless the lands and waters, and multiply the harvests of the world; let thy Spirit go forth, that it may renew the face of the earth; show thy loving-kindness, that our land may give her increase; and save us from selfish use of what thou givest, that men and women everywhere may give thee thanks; through Christ our Lord, Amen
Prayer requests may be made by email here or by completing the online form here.
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519 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone Number:
(612) 870-7800
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